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200 Baby Names Meaning "Wisdom" — With Full Origins & Pronunciations

Names that mean "wisdom" — across Hebrew, Latin, Greek, Arabic, and more. All 202 names with full meanings and cultural context.

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  1. Girl Names Meaning "Wisdom"
  2. Boy Names Meaning "Wisdom"
  3. Unisex Names Meaning "Wisdom"

Wisdom names span from the Greek "Sophia" to the Hebrew "Chochma" to the Sanskrit "Prajna." They signal intellectual virtue across every major naming tradition.

Names meaning "wisdom" — key facts

  • 202 names contain the meaning "wisdom"
  • 175 gender-specific names, plus 19 gender-neutral
  • Names meaning "wisdom" appear in Hebrew, Latin, Greek, Arabic, and Sanskrit traditions
  • Meaning-based name searches have grown 45% year-over-year as parents seek intentional names

Girl Names Meaning "Wisdom"

128 girl names with this meaning

#5
Sophia
Greece
wisdom
#60
Sophie
France↑ Rising
wisdom
#76
Athena
Greece↑ Rising
Goddess of wisdom and warfare
#525
Quinna
American
Wisdom; intelligence
#530
Kinna
Scotland
Knowledge or wisdom.
#539
Satomi
Japan
wisdom, beauty
#567
Zsophia
Hungarian
Wisdom
#571
Tomoko
Japan
child of wisdom
#585
Sofiagrace
American
Wisdom and grace
#624
Cona
Ireland
Wisdom
#705
Sonjia
American
Wisdom (derived from Sonia)
#785
Michiye
Japan
beautiful wisdom
#842
Yadirah
Arabic
The one who has the gift of great wisdom
#890
Keicy
Japan
ocean, assistance, wisdom
#925
Minelva
Spanish
Possible combination of names Minerva and Elva, with Minerva meaning 'goddess of wisdom'.
#962
Pragna
India
wisdom
#985
Sophiyah
Hebrew
Wisdom
#1011
Sophilia
Greece
wisdom
#1029
Sophelia
Greek
Wisdom
#1036
Chiyoka
Japan
A child of wisdom or knowledge (知, chi meaning 'wisdom' and 子, ko meaning 'child')
#1038
Sapheria
Greek
wisdom
#1039
Sonjie
American
A diminutive form of 'Sonja' or 'Sonia', often interpreted as 'wisdom' from the Slavic roots.
#1042
Myrella
American
Wisdom
#1065
Tanida
Japan
Knowledge and wisdom
#1074
Jeydy
American
a modern variant of names like Jaidy or Jade, symbolizing wisdom and beauty
#1083
Chisa
Japanese
Wisdom, knowledge
#1129
Triva
American
Knowledge, wisdom
#1140
Chizu
Japan
Wisdom, Map
#1151
Artena
American
a modern name, possibly derived from Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom
#1176
Srividya
India
Knowledge or wisdom
#1187
Avasophia
Greece
Sophia - wisdom
#1207
Minervia
Latin
of Minerva, the goddess of wisdom
#1225
Althena
Greece
Goddess of wisdom and warfare
#1277
Chiemi
Japan
智恵美 (wisdom, beauty)
#1290
Sofiamarie
Spanish
Wisdom, Mary
#1295
Sophiaann
American
Wisdom
#1299
Lasonya
American
A variant of the name Sonya, meaning 'wisdom'
#1316
Soniah
Arabic
wisdom
#1319
Hakimah
Arabic
Wisdom
#1338
Saunya
Eastern Europe
Wisdom
#1348
Quinnetta
American
wisdom, intelligence
#1364
Bellasophia
Italy
beautiful wisdom
#1427
Jyana
India
Knowledge, wisdom
#1467
Sofee
American
wisdom
#1480
Sophieann
France
Wisdom.
#1497
Tomeco
American
Inspired by the name 'Tomiko', meaning 'child of wisdom'.
#1516
Miasophia
Greece
a combination of 'mia' meaning 'one' and 'sophia' meaning 'wisdom', translating to 'one wisdom'
#1560
Chie
Japanese
wisdom or intellect.
#1562
Prudance
English
Prudence, meaning 'caution', 'wisdom', or 'discretion'.
#1563
Anansa
African
Anansa is derived from the Akan language in Ghana meaning 'spider', a symbol of wisdom and creativity in many African cu
#1569
Sophiemarie
American
A combination of 'Sophie', meaning 'wisdom', and 'Marie', meaning 'beloved' or 'sea of bitterness'.
#1581
Dalayjah
American
A modern creation possibly derived from names like Dalia or Elijah, conveying ideas of beauty or divine wisdom.
#1586
Sophorn
Cambodian
The name means 'wisdom' or 'knowledge'
#1628
Sonie
English
Wisdom
#1637
Sopha
Cambodia
wisdom
#1643
Sopheya
Greece
A variant of Sophia, meaning 'wisdom'.
#1688
Fronia
Italy
wisdom
#1689
Sophialauren
American
a blend of 'Sophia', meaning 'wisdom', and 'Lauren', meaning 'from Laurentum or laurel tree', often associated with vict
#1695
Doramae
Korean
A name that suggests wisdom and serenity
#1698
Quinessa
American
Possibly related to variants of the name 'Quinn', signaling intelligence and wisdom.
#1716
Sofiaraose
Various countries
wisdom
#1724
Sophiaisabella
American
Wisdom.
#1739
Harleequinn
American
A modern variation combining 'Harley', which means 'from the hare's meadow', and 'Quinn', which means 'wisdom' or 'couns
#1745
Jiwon
South Korea
wisdom, garden
#1755
Khansa
Arabic
A woman of great eloquence and wisdom
#1851
Michiya
Japan
paths of wisdom, beautiful path
#1865
Eriko
Japan
A child of wisdom or reason (恵理子)
#1877
Lathena
American
Derived from Athena, the goddess of wisdom
#1892
Atena
Greece
goddess of wisdom
#1896
Sophiaanne
Greek
wisdom
#1934
Weda
Indonesia
Knowledge, wisdom
#1935
Manerva
Latin
A variant of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare.
#1949
Chakiya
Japan
a person who has wisdom
#1950
Sophiamae
American
Wisdom
#1999
Thonda
African
Meaning 'to be wise' or 'wisdom' in various African languages
#2211
Annabeth
American
Graceful and full of wisdom
#4192
Anasofia
Spain
graceful; a combination of Ana and Sofia, meaning 'grace' and 'wisdom'
#4360
Zosia
Poland↑ Rising
Wisdom
#4556
Vedha
India↑ Rising
Knowledge, sacred knowledge or wisdom.
#5105
Sofi
Greek↑ Rising
Wisdom
#6961
Athenea
Greece↑ Rising
Derived from Athena, meaning 'goddess of wisdom and warfare'.
#7284
Atheena
Greece↑ Rising
goddess of wisdom and war
#7514
Medha
India
Intellect, Wisdom
#7957
Quinnly
American↑ Rising
Wisdom, intelligence
#7985
Saphire
American↑ Rising
a gemstone that symbolizes wisdom, royalty, and faithfulness
#8019
Veida
Arabic↑ Rising
knowledge, wisdom
#8418
Sofija
Slavic countries
wisdom
#8439
Thena
Greek
A short form of Athena, meaning 'goddess of wisdom'.
#8531
Atina
Greek↑ Rising
Derived from Athena, goddess of wisdom
#8903
Sofiah
Arabic↑ Rising
Wisdom
#9132
Dema
Arabic↑ Rising
A meaning related to 'knowledge' or 'wisdom'.
#9560
Vidya
India
Knowledge, wisdom.
—
Manya
Slavic countries
knowledge, wisdom
—
Sydelle
American
an adaptation of the name 'Sybil' or 'Sidella', conveying a sense of wisdom and oracle
—
Sofya
Russia↑ Rising
wisdom
—
Dhruthi
India↑ Rising
intellect, wisdom
—
Kindra
American↑ Rising
knowledge, wisdom
—
Quinnlyn
American
Descendant of Connall, or 'intelligent' or 'wisdom'
—
Tzofia
Hebrew
Wisdom
—
Zsofia
Hungary↑ Rising
wisdom
—
Gnesis
Greek
Knowledge, understanding; one who brings wisdom
—
Jisoo
South Korea
Wisdom and excellence
—
Pragnya
India↑ Rising
Wisdom
—
Sofiana
Arabic
wisdom
—
Lunasofia
Spain
Luna means 'moon', and Sofía means 'wisdom'.
—
Sophiagrace
American
Wisdom and grace.
—
Senovia
Spanish
sabiduría (wisdom)
—
Athenah
Greece
Of Athena, the goddess of wisdom and warfare.
—
Athenas
Greece
of Athena, goddess of wisdom
—
Ayasofia
Turkey
Holy Wisdom
—
Aveda
Sanskrit
Knowledge, wisdom
—
Jhana
Sanskrit-speaking countries
knowledge, wisdom
—
Mariasofia
Spanish
Maria - rebellious, Sofia - wisdom
—
Prajna
India
Wisdom, knowledge, intelligence.
—
Radwa
Egypt
maturity, wisdom, or to be happy
—
Manaswini
India
intelligent, endowed with wisdom
—
Qwynn
USA
feminine form of Quinn, meaning 'wisdom' or 'intellect'.
—
Sophianna
Greece
wisdom and grace.
—
Soffia
Sweden
Wisdom
—
Sofina
Spain↑ Rising
wisdom

Boy Names Meaning "Wisdom"

55 boy names with this meaning

#361
Odin
Norway
The name refers to the chief god in Norse mythology, associated with wisdom, healing, death, knowledge, and war.
#534
Tokuichi
Japanese
can mean 'education' or 'wisdom' depending on the kanji used
#683
Gryffon
United Kingdom
a mythical creature, a griffin, symbolizing strength and wisdom
#702
Aasin
Arabic
One who is full of wisdom
#788
Michio
Japan
man of wisdom
#821
Minhtri
Vietnam
A combination name, where 'Minh' means 'bright' or 'intelligent' and 'Tri' means 'wisdom'.
#830
Jihoon
South Korea
wisdom and treasure
#838
Eiichi
Japan
one second, one wisdom
#853
Samvid
India
knowledge or wisdom
#897
Sanil
India
A name meaning 'one who is wise' or 'of great wisdom'.
#1007
Phinneaus
Latin
Oracle or possessor of wisdom
#1072
Tomo
Japan
智 (wisdom)
#1076
Bibek
Nepal
wisdom
#1144
Raemond
Germanic
Wisdom protector
#1198
Osmo
Finland
God's wisdom
#1267
Dragen
American
Derived from 'dragon,' symbolizing strength, power, and wisdom.
#1372
Siaka
West Africa
a person of great wisdom
#1447
Zhiheng
China
智慧 (Zhì huì) - wisdom
#1482
Shuichi
Japan
Year, One, Wisdom (秀一)
#1602
Jshin
Korean
A combination of elements related to wisdom and intellect.
#1632
Chijioke
Nigeria
God gives wisdom
#1860
Reiken
English
wisdom
#1865
Rovon
American
A variant of the name ‘Raven’, symbolizing wisdom and intelligence
#1975
Raimon
Spain
protector-wise, protector of wisdom
#3987
Vedaant
India↑ Rising
one who is knowledgeable or enlightened; derived from 'Veda', indicating wisdom
#4152
Irfan
Arabic↑ Rising
knowledge, wisdom
#5906
Yazen
Arabic
He who is bright and shining, representing wisdom.
#6042
Izhan
Arabic↑ Rising
knowledge, wisdom
#8105
Pragyan
India↑ Rising
wisdom; intelligence
#9270
Geon
Korea↑ Rising
wisdom, knowledge
#9297
Jiho
South Korea↑ Rising
wisdom and knowledge
#9390
Kodan
Japanese↑ Rising
Turtle, wisdom
#9633
Vidhaan
India↑ Rising
knowledge, wisdom
—
Muchen
China
manifestation of wisdom and intelligence
—
Solon
Greece
Wisdom, a wise man
—
Aison
Greek
a mythical figure associated with healing and wisdom
—
Mergen
Mongolia↑ Rising
wisdom, knowledge
—
Zal
Iran
A mythical character in Persian literature, often associated with wisdom and loyalty.
—
Zhiyuan
China
Wisdom and source or garden
—
Aaraf
Arabic
Aaraf (عَارَفَ) can mean 'to recognize' or 'to know', implying a sense of wisdom or familiarity.
—
Sofian
Arabic
wisdom
—
Tyton
American
Tyton is derived from the Latin word 'tyto', meaning 'owl', which symbolizes wisdom and knowledge.
—
Daanish
Persian
Knowledge; wisdom.
—
Erfan
Iran
Knowledge, wisdom
—
Guhan
India
one who has immense knowledge and wisdom
—
Jihoo
South Korea
wisdom and calm
—
Jafer
Arabic
To be plentiful, one who brings wisdom
—
Hikmatullah
Afghanistan
wisdom of God (حكمة الله)
—
Jino
Korean
Wisdom, Treasure
—
Konway
American
wisdom, knowledge
—
Osyrus
American
Pursuant of truth, a seeker of wisdom
—
Prahan
India
knowledge, wisdom
—
Taichi
Japanese
Tai = great; chi = wisdom or intellect
—
Samatar
Somalia
One who has wisdom
—
Vikyath
India
Knowledge or wisdom

Unisex Names Meaning "Wisdom"

19 gender-neutral names with this meaning

#568
Ibis
Egypt
A sacred bird; associated with wisdom and writing
#595
Sophanna
Cambodia
wisdom, intelligence
#595
Sophea
Cambodia
Wisdom
#639
Jiwoo
South Korea
wisdom and divine
#709
Darae
American
Knowing; possessor of wisdom
#815
Veda
India↑ Rising
Knowledge; wisdom
#878
Jee
Korea
wisdom, intelligence
#1174
Gray
English↑ Rising
Gray or grey color, often associated with maturity and wisdom.
#1260
Sonia
Russia
wisdom
#1280
Chiron
Greece
The name refers to a centaur in Greek mythology who was known for his wisdom, healing abilities, and musical talent.
#1489
Khi
Vietnam
wisdom, intelligence
#1510
Sonya
Russian
Wisdom
#1568
Sophear
Cambodia
wisdom
#1642
Leotha
American
The bearer of wisdom
#1896
Zhi
China
Wisdom
#3777
Rihan
Japan
理恵 (Rie) - Reason, wisdom + 音 (Han) - Sound
#4382
Chi
China↑ Rising
family, wisdom
#9698
Wysdom
American↑ Rising
an alternative spelling of Wisdom
—
Oluwatamilore
Nigeria
God has given me wisdom or understanding

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